Soundcore P3i vs JBL Wave Beam 2
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| Feature |  Soundcore P3i |  JBL Wave Beam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 9,500 | KSh 9,500 |
| Drivers | 10mm drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC, up to 90% reduction | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours; up to 36 hours with charging case | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP54 |
| Weight | — | 4.3g per earpiece |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore P3i | JBL Wave Beam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | JBL |
| Model | Life P3i (A3993) | Wave Beam 2 |
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore P3i | JBL Wave Beam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 4.3g per earpiece |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore P3i | JBL Wave Beam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours; up to 36 hours with charging case | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours | Yes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours from empty |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore P3i | JBL Wave Beam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| App Support | Soundcore app | JBL Headphones app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
| Connector | — | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A — no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore P3i | JBL Wave Beam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Single-earbud mode | True Wireless |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore P3i | JBL Wave Beam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC, up to 90% reduction | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Microphones | 4 microphones with AI | 4 microphones |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets | Voice Aware |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore P3i | JBL Wave Beam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 36 hours | Up to 30 hours total playback contribution |
| Case Charging | USB-C charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Charging case | Standard charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | No |
| Case Weight | — | 41g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore P3i | JBL Wave Beam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical button controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable silicone ear tips | Ear tips included |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP54 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore P3i | JBL Wave Beam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Life P3i (A3993) earbuds | JBL Wave Beam 2 headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A — not included |
| Documentation | Documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i) |
| Charging Cable | — | Type-C USB charging cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | — | 3 sizes of ear tips |